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Daniel K.C. Shao Study Abroad Scholarship
2009-10 Application
Application deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Notification of awards by: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Mr. Daniel K.C. Shao has generously endowed a fund to help Ohio University students study abroad in Asia. Mr. Shao is one of Hong Kong’s leading businessmen and earned a B.A. in Economics from Ohio University in 1972. He has served on the Alumni Board, the Foundation Board, and has been a very strong supporter of OU’s programs, particularly those in Asia.
Grants range from $500-1500 for one summer (minimum of four weeks) or quarter/semester of study, with a maximum of $3000 for students going abroad for more than one quarter/semester. The amount of the award depends upon the total cost of the program and the degree of financial need of the student. The award can be used to defray expenses for tuition, room and board, travel or other education-related expenses. Awards will be made on an annual basis, i.e. students who are applying for a study program in Asia anytime during the 2009-10 academic year (including summer 2009) must apply by the above deadline.
Eligibility
- Ohio University undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Students must have their study abroad experiences planned at the time of application and the program must be an approved part of his/her degree program. See the Office of Education Abroad for more information.
Enrollment requirements
- Quarter, semester, or academic year – students required to enroll for 16 OU credits, or the full-time equivalent, during each term abroad.
- Summer programs – students required to enroll for a minimum of 8 OU credits, or the equivalent.
Applicants do not have to be currently receiving financial aid to be eligible for this award.
Students participating in programs sponsored by other universities/organizations are eligible to apply for this grant; however, the proposed program must meet the approval guidelines of the Office of Undergraduate International Admissions or the student’s graduate department. See the Office of Education Abroad for more information.
This is a competitive award. The following factors, ranked in order of preference, will be considered in selecting a recipient:
- Choice of region or country
- Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region
- Other regions of China, including Taiwan
- Other Asian countries
- Demonstrated interest in Asia (i.e. coursework, extracurricular activities, etc.)
- Merit
- Personal suitability (maturity, cultural sensitivity, responsibility)
- Financial need
Complete applications include:
- A completed application form
- An essay explaining your interest in Asia, the education abroad program you have selected, and why you have chosen that program. If you have previously studied, worked or lived abroad in Asia, please provide a brief description of the experience or program(s). This essay should be single-spaced and one-to-two pages long. For internships and/or independent study programs, please include a detailed explanation of proposed project/area of research.
- Recommendation letters from two faculty members (please use application reference forms).
- The most current copy of your DARS report or a transcript from Ohio University. [Note: graduate students who have completed only one quarter of study at Ohio University will be asked to submit an undergraduate transcript]
Submission guidelines:
- Please submit one electronic copy of the complete application, not including the DARS, to Laurence Tuccori at tuccori@ohio.edu.
- Please submit one paper copy of the complete application with your DARS to the Office of Education Abroad, 185 Lindley Hall.
- Faculty recommendations should be turned in electronically to Laurence Tuccori at tuccori@ohio.edu.
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